Class DescriptionStudents will learn how to fabricate a frame for a stone, solder multiple prongs to that frame to form a reversible setting, shape and refine that setting and set the stone. ​​​PrerequisitesIntermediate or advanced metalsmithing skills are required for this class.

About the InstructorWhen Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.

Students need to bring

Chain nose pliers

Parallel jaw pliers

Half round pliers

Flush cutters

Hand files

Needle files

Sanding sticks coarse, medium and fine

Sawframe with 2/0 blade

pin vise with wide (4mm jaws) not essential but handy

Drill bit approx 1mm

Permanent marker

Tweezers

Prip’s flux

Titanium soldering pick

Scribe

Dividers

Bezel roller

All your favorite tools you can carry comfortably to class

Materials Kit - $50

Hard and Medium Solder

Needle tip flux Dispenser

Bezel pusher

Sticky wax

Sterling Silver 16ga round wire, length depending of the size of the stone

Sterling Silver sheet 10ga, measurements depending of the size of the stone

Stones will be available to purchase separately starting at $10

*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.

Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date will not be refunded,

In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.

​Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10Students must be 18 and over. Students will be required to sign a waiver​Registration open now

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